Will Tizard has resided in Prague since 1994. He was the managing editor of the Prague Post and also ran the Time Out Prague Guide. He has also contributed to Frommer's, National Geographic guides, Conde Nast Traveler, Olive and Global Post.

Location

7/10

One block off Wenceslas Square (which isn't as appealing as it sounds) the Icon is handy for late-night comings and goings.

Style/character

8/10

Modern, minimalist and funky, with lavender and copper color accents, and a gallery for young provocateur artists.

Service

9/10

Genial and casual but spot-on (a la carte breakfast served all day, gratis) and plugged in to the concert calendar and arts scene.

Rooms

7/10

Clean, bright, modern and stylish with glassed in showers, iPod ports and biometric safes - but hardly generous proportions.

Food and drink

8/10

Jet Set, the lobby bar, is a scene for, offering a light Mediterranean menu and a great space to rub elbows with local hipsters.